Engineers and Technologists

HC Deb 15 June 1965 vol 714 cc41-2W

24. Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Minister of Technology when he expects the study by the Tavistock Institute of Human Relations on factors affecting the status of engineers in society to be completed; and what will be the cost of this study to public funds.

Mr. Marsh

The study should be completed by mid-September of this year. The cost to public funds is estimated at about £4,500.

25. Mr. Patrick Jenkin

asked the Minister of Technology, what steps he is taking to improve the status of engineers and technologists.

39. Mr. Walder

asked the Minister of Technology what conclusion he has reached regarding the need for more engineers and technologists; and how he anticipates this need may best be met.

Mr. Cousins

Many more engineers and technologists of high quality are needed in industry and there is a clear national need for many more young people of first-class ability to be encouraged to work for these professions. Much work has already been done in this important field, for example that recorded in the Report of the Advisory Council for Scientific Policy for 1963/64. My Department is following up the many and various aspects of this matter, working in conjunction with the Committee on Manpower Resources for Science and Technology.